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ISTORIOAVeoei ET Y OF MOM TANA HELENA
WORKMEN PREPARE ELK FOR NEEDY-
Workmen above busily prepare Park Service at Yellowstone for
meat from some of the 172 elk I distribution to the tribe's needy,
obtained this week by the Fort ! The picture was taken Satur-
Peck tribes from the National I day, Dec 2. at the tribe's Poplar
operation In a warehouse of the Fort Peek Agency. Other workmen were also busy at a Wolf Point station.
Development Group to Meet With State Board
Reservation redevelopment area ditional information committee representatives begin phases of the program, working for approval on state and The program has been whole-federal levels next week in a meet- heartcdly endorsed by nearly all ing with Tom Collins, chairman groups in Roosevelt and Valley ol the state planning board. Tues- counties. ;" "�'' all
certain ment committees in Wolf Point. ' Poplar. Culbertson. Bainville and Frold will accompany the group to Helena.
Water Right Importance Is Stressed
Dean Olson, past president of the Montana Reclamation Association, reporting on a recent Cattlemen's Association meeting, said speakers stressed the need for the early filing of water rights.
Principal speaker at the fifth annual Association state convention in Miles City. Judge W. E Lcssley of Bozeman. said it ww important underground water rights be filed before Jan. 1 in order that they arc not taken by I users farther down stream. Less-ley told the group water rights are I a property right. "Much more valuable than you may imagine." I Lessley reminded the cattlemen a new state law governing water rights goes into effect Jan 1. 1962.
He said they should remember three points:
1. Any rights to subsurface wat-j er appropriated before Jan. 1 take priority over all prior or subsequent water rights.
2. Application to use underground water filed before Jan. 1 a recognized as a right.
3. Application for underground rights filed after Jan. 1 will be recognized on a "first in time is first in right" basis.
He said that if a water right Is properly recorded and questioned later, the burden of proof fall* or. the other party.
Jack Toole. Shelby was moderator of a panel which discussed the topic following Lesley's talk. Members included Lcssley; Assistant Alty. Gen. Louis Forsell; Henry Sawtell. Miles City: Axel Person new president of the Montana Reclamation Association: and Gordon McGowan.
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PRODUCTION TESTS GOOD ON COOP, STELBAR LISTUG-OLSON NO. 1�
Wildcat Should Produce
Cooperative Refinery Association and Stelbar Oil Corporation's Lis-tug-Olson discovery well looked like a winner this week as 188 barrels of clean oil flowed through varying chokes in 11 hours, indicating a possible potential of about 400 barrels per day.
The well, three and one half miles northwest of the Tule Creek field, was drilled by Calvert Exploration Co. and D. G. Hamilton Cooperative Refinery Assn. and seems to have opened a new field in the Tule Creek area.
Last week workmen swabbed 60 barrels of new oil on initial tests in attempts to bring the well in naturally. Not successful in this they treated with 250 gallons of acid. Load oil was then flowed back in and production tests began.
The well .was shut in at 6 a.m. Thursday and Calvert began moving the rig. Tank batteries are being built and further tests will be taken when completed. Flow pressure was last reported at 2.990 PSI.
The discovery seems to have caused a flurry of new activity as seven wildcats were staked in surrounding areas.
In Sheridan county D. G. Hamilton started an 8.350 foot Madison test on the Nelson lease, about two miles south of Medicine Lake. In northern McCone county Mon-crief Oil Co. started on a location seven miles west of one drilled earlier by Sunray-Midcontinent Oil Co
erv Co. is beginning a Devonian test on the No. 1 Ault. 17 miles southeast of the Tule Creek field. Phillips has a location. No. I War Club, fin NW NE 5-29N-49K.
A signal location. No. 1 Cloud, is drilling at MM feet seven and one-half miles southeast of the E. Bredette field. Humble also spudded their No. 1 Deeds Federal three miles southeast of the Tule Creek field and are drilling at 5.3O0 feet. Phillips Zimmerman B No. 1 has)
... Roosevelt county five are be-! been located SE NW 21-30N-48E. ing started. Humble Oil and Rcfin-1
day in Hel
The group wil! seek planning board approval of the overall area redevelopment program before the plan is submitted to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs and Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Bob Penner of Wolf Point, representing the Roosevelt County Agricultural and Industrial Development committee, said he felt planning board approval would be obtained, though some minor changes might be suggested and discussed at the Helena meeting. The outline was previously submitted to Department of Commerce officials and received favorable comments. In analyzing the outline, officials said it was
ed �
ry thorough job and ily a small amount of ad-
, nciKseveu am. v.u.o Attending the meeting will be
The program will take \ Penner, Carsten Beck of Culbert-
,...... _I Roosevelt county and son, representatives of the Roos-
parts of Valley county lying with- sevelt county extension service,
in reservation boundaries. Farm Dale Baldwin of Poplar, Fort
ranch, city and tribal groups have Peck Agency superintendent, and
already voiced approval. Letters of William Youpee of Poplar, tribal
support from industrial develop- chairman.__
Guild Asks Help To Give Christmas Cheer to Hospital
JOHN FISHER SPEAKER FOR PLANNING MEET
SEWAGE LAGOON SITE OPPOSED BY LOCAL GROUP
Objections were raised this week to the selected site for a proposed sewage lagoon for the city of Pop-
A petition circulated by D. E. Park. A. A. Werner and W. L Voorhees protested the proposed site on the grounds that it is. � too close to town, too close to property owners, and too close to the city's wells and hotels." Thet_..., petition, addressed to the Fort: s,si
Tile Poplar Community Hospital i and separate from Guild met Tuesday evening. Dec.�5:| finances and the main topic of discussion was how to make the hospital cheerful at Christmas, according to Mrs. O. R. Hagen. publicity chairman for the group.
The guild voted to trim Christmas trees in the nursing home section and in the lobby of the hospital. Mrs. Hcgen announced that the group is issuing a call for ornaments to be delivered on or before Dec. II.
Postmistress Olive Mitchell stated that a box will be provided in the Post Office for the convenience of those who wish to contribute ornaments for this worthy cause. They are also requesting wreaths and trinkets for individual rooms.
Guild members will begin decorating the trees Monday. Dec. 11. tnd have issued an invitation to anyone who is interested to as-
Peck Agency, the Tribal Council and the city of Poplar, was presented to the city council at a recent meeting. ,
Backers of the petition state thct t was signed by 200 Poplar tax payers. Mayor Sig Thompson stated that a large percentage of the signers were ineligible.
Werner released the following statement for publication this week: "To the tax payers of the city of Poplar: Last week I took my dragline down to the old sewer drain ditch and dug out around
00 yards of dirt for a ditch to a lower level, which lowered the present drainage around four feet, and I failed to find any gravel in any of my digging. I And there is at least 40 acres that will make an ideal lagoon with natural flow that will require no pumping plant".
DATES, PLACES FOR COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION SET
Distribution dates and places for surplus commodities for December were announced this week by the commodity clerk.
In making the announcement the clerk said those receiving commodities must present a qualified card. Expired cards must be renewed.
Schedule for distribution is is follows:
Fnizci�Wednesday. Dec. IS. 10; a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wolf Point�Thursday. Dec. 14. � a.m. to 4 p.m.
Poplar�Friday. Dec. 15. 10 am. to 4 p m.
Brockton�Monday. Dec. 18. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..
Culbertson�Tuesday. Dec. It 10 am. to 4 p.m.
Patrons are asked to bring containers for commodities.
Tallest player with the St. Louis Cardinals" eleven is �-foot-4 Ernie McMillan, a freshman tackle
from Illinois.
Hospital Superintendent Allan Anderson stated that ten patients are comfortably established in the nursing home wing of the hospital and that visitors are especially welcome there. Anderson also expressed appreciation to the guild for serving coffee to visitors who recently made a tour of the various facilities of the county.
Mrs.- Betty Moilanen. the superintendent of nurses, expressed appreciation to the guild for the newly installed shower curtains.
The Guild in its recent meeting discussed the desirability of Jetting up a Memorial fund. It was voted that if citizens of the community wish to establish such a fund, it will be maintained as
The annual meeting of the Roosevelt Planning and Improvement will be held in Poplar at the Fort Peck Tribal Building on Thursday. December 14 beginning at 10 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be served beginning at 9:30. This ...eeting is open to the public and all interested persons are urged to attend.
The theme of the meeting is Community growth and development. John Fisher, head of the Agricultural economics Dept. at Montana 8tat* College will be guest speaker at the meeting and will talk on "Possibilities of Economic Growth and Development."
Minutes of the last general meeting will be read, followed by a review of accomplishments of the council for the year. Brief committee reports will be given by the chairmen of the. Agricultural and Development, Education and Youth. Montana Crafted Products. Farm Policy and Farm Information committees. - ~ � �
Bob Penner of Wolf Point will lead a panel discussion oh : the Overall Economic Development Plan for Fort Peck Reservation-and Roosevelt County. Following, the panel there will be a general idis-The city of Poplar this week cussion seeking suggestions I on employed A. A. Wemer to dredge, where do we ^go from here with
the hospital
Plans were made to provide for Christmas tray favors, and the ever existing need for toys, games and books was mentioned
The hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Ethel Marquardt and Mrs. Gerald Stevens.
DITCH CLEARED FOR DISPOSAL OF CITY SEWAGE
Cmmittees Hear Reports On GF Meet
Farmer, rancher and businessman members of the three Roosevelt county reclassification districts, together with interested citizens, met in the court house in Wolf Point to hear reports on the state reclassification meeting in Great Falls Nov. 29 and 30.
Representatives of the 13-mem-ber committee! were presented final figures, adopted at the Great Falls meeting, for non-irrigated farm lands and heard tentative figures for grazing lands.
Commissioner Norman Hauge of Wolf Point reported on the Great Falls meeting. Hauge is a member-of the executive committee of the Montana County Commissioners Association, which attended the meet. Also at Great Falls were 12 district chairmen from the Commissioners Assn.. 3 representatives from the Assessors Assn. and a member of the State Board of Equalization.
Figures for non-irrigated farm lands were divided into IS groups according to an assessed valuation based on average bushel production per acre. They are as follows Grd. 1A3 1A2 1A1
The Poplar Standard
"Voice of The Oil Citif*
VOL. 52�NO. 6
Poplar, Roosevelt County, Montana, Friday. December �� 1*61
Bushel�
30
Assessed Value 50.50 44.00
38.00 26
1A 32�0 24
1B 27�0 22-2�
2A 23-25 � 20-21
Ml 19.00 ' 11-19
2C 16.00 16-17
�� 12�0 14-15
�� 9�6 12-13
4A 7.48 10-11
4B 5.41 8-9
5 ��� Under �
Top Roosevelt county assessments would fall in the 2B category, Hauge said, with most being lower. Figures for grazing, hay and irrigated lands will be finalized at a state reclassification meeting in Helena near the first of the year, he added.
out the drainage ditch for the sewer system, it was reported by Flom Martin, superintendent of the water and sewer department.
Approximatley 300 feet of ditch were cleared at the mouth of the ditch to lower the wafer level so that sewage would exit into the river.
The city was reported to have paid $15.00 per hour for the fourteen hours required to complete the project.
The area cleared is at the alternate location of the proposed sewage lagoon.
Japanese scientists plan to launch a rocket with a monkey in its nose cone for a space probe funa. it win De ma.nu.meu �. u. early next spring, the Science and, department of the Hospital Guild Technology Agency said Thursday, i
development of our resources.
THE WEATHER FOR THE WEEK
The weather in the Poplar area remained dry and mostly fair for the past week with temperatures about ideal for this season of the year.. Here is the report as given by the Poplar weather station. Date High Low
Nov. 30 ________........................ 41
Dec. 1 .................................._. 54
Dec. 2 ...................................... 20
Dec. 3......................................41
Dec. 4 ..................................38
Dec. 5 ............................._______ 8�
Dec. 6........................ 34
Hunter Elected Association VP-
extension agent, second from left, was elected vice president of the Montana Association of County Agente at the association's annual meeting held last week at ���-
nual division of agriculture conference.
Shown with Hunter are other new officers of the association. They are, left to right: Eugene
Roush of Havre, second vice president; and Thaddaus Wojcls-cowskl of Butte, secretary.
POPLAR MAN, I. W. BUCHAHAN RITES CONDUCTED
Isaac W. Buchanan. 77. Poplar, retired farmer, died at Decatur. 111., where he had been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Frank Binkley, the past six weeks.
Mr. Buchanan was born in Brownstown. 111.. April 3. 1884. He spent his early years in Browns-town and was a member of the Liberty Christian church there. He married Nellie Inez Arnold. Oct. 7. 1908 in Stanley. N.D. They home-steaded in the Mineral Bench community in 1917 and retired in 1948. after which the couple moved to Poplar. The Buchanan's celebrated their ,50th wedding anniversary in 1958.
Survivors include his widow; daughter. Mrs. Mary Binkley of Decatur, III.: sons, Virgil of Glen-dive: Harry of Frazer and David of Choteau; six grandchildren: brother. Arthur of Brownstown. two sisters, Mrs. Lydia McConkey. Peoria, ni.. and Mrs. Iva Golds-boro, Aurora. Ill
Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon in the First Presbyterian church at Poplar, with the Rev. Russell E. Lewis officiating. Burial was in Poplar city cemetery. Clayton Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
SANTA CLAUS WILL VISIT IN POPLAR AREA
Santa Claus will visit the boys and girls of the Poplar and Brockton areas Saturday. Dec. 23. according to Lou Street. Chairman of the Poplar Legion Club, which will sponsor the event
It was reported that Santa will fly over the city (it was not stated whether by airplane or by the traditional reindeer and sleigh) and land at the Poplar Airport. He will then be taken to the Legion Club 'where he will distribute a big bag of treats to all the children of the area.
Santa is expected at the Legion Club at about 1:30 p.m., and announced that he will see all his little friends there.
Girl Scouts Will Hold Bake Sale
The Girl Scout troop No. 6. under the leadership of Mrs. L W Sage and Mrs. D. L. Hippe. will conduct a bake sale Saturday. Dec. 9, it was announced this week.
The. cake offered recently by the troop was won by K. G. Wiest.
These projects are being carried out by the girls to raise money for them to go to the Girl's Scout Camp this summer. The leaders stated that the support of the pub lie is greatly appreciated.
CREDIT OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR TWO WEEKS
The Fort Peck Tribal Credit Office will be closed from Dec. 12. 1981 to January 2. 1962. it was ai-nounced this week by Credit Officer Sam Burns. The Tribes' "Declaration of Policy and Plan of Operation' states. "No loans will be approved during December IS. through December 31. except in cases of emercency." Burns con-�inues.
Credit Personnel will be busy, balancing accounts and preparing the end of the year Credit Report.
Payments may be made on loans during this period by paying the Bonded Collector in the IIM Office.
George LaVerdure, credit officer for the Billings area office is in Poplar this week to advise with the local staff regarding the credit program.
The Credit Office will resume normal operations on January 2. 1962.
Monday and Wednesday afternoons have been designated as Office Days.
Persons desiring appointments on other days should call Porter 8-3441 or write Fort Peck Agency. Attention: Branch of Credit; Poplar. Montana.
Tribes Differ With Reporting Of Elk Incident
Chairman William Youpee of the | meat to the Fort Peck Indian res* Fort Peck tribal executive board | ervation. stated today he was shocked and surprised to learn from newspaper
accounts that the Federal Park Service had halted the release of Yellowstone National Park elk
The decision of the park service, Mr. Youpee stated, was made without discussing the matter with the) Fort Peck executive board or any of it's officers and without check* ing the facts.
Concern was Indicated over what the beard seemed to feel were Incomplete reports en the Incident leading up to steppage of the meat to the tribes. AO-counts stated:
"Jailing of a truck driver Friday led to a halt in releasing Yel-lowstone National Park elk meet to the Fort Peck Indian reservation.
Chief Ranger Oscar Dick said no more elk killed under the park's herd reduction program will go to the Fort Peck reservation, at least until next year.
Frank Birdsbill. 19. was arrested] by Livingston police on an intoxication charge and was jailed at 3:30 a.m. Friday. He was released at 10:10 ajn.
A truck loaded with elk .meat, which Birdsbill had picked up at the park Thursday, was parked In , Livingston from 6:30 p.m. Thurs-i day until after his release Friday. I Dick said the elk in BirdsotUs 'from four to
Damages to Mail Boxes Investigated
Malicious damage to mail boxes and other government property has resulted in investigation by the U.S. Postal Service. Wolf Point Postmaster Ernest Shamley reported this week.
Juveniles are believed responsible for most damage done so far and Shamley warned parents they must impress upon youngsters the seriousness of such action. A postal inspector visited the area during the week to check . lruck were MBed damages and prepare investigation. ,ive days ago �� " r ' .........1 Purpose of stopping further re-
SIGNAL STARTS WILDCAT WELL AT CHELSEA
A drilling rig operated by Signal Drilling and Exploration. Inc.. of Casper. Wyoming, was set up and spudded in this week on the Ault No. 1 location a half mile west of Chelsea. C. O. Rollins is the tool pusher for the project.
The well, a wildcat off the Tule Creek field, is being drilled for the Humble Oil and Refining Co.. and is to be drilled to the Dupe row formation at about 8000 feet.
The crew stared rigging up Tuesday and spudded in Wednesday night.
The rig was moved to the new location from the Thomas Cloud No. 1. a wildcat twenty-five miles north of Poplar which was plugged as a dry hole.
_. S. codes provide for punishment of those damaging government property with fines of up to $10.-noo and imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both.
If damage exceeds $100 maximum punishment may be imposed. If less than $100 a fine of not over $1,000 or imprisonment of up to one year may be imposed, or both. '
CHRISTMASTREE SALE BY SCOUTS STARTS SAT.
lease of park elk to the _, tion is "to investigate further the action . . . and to insure that i these elk will be transported and i utilized in the best possible way." 1 He said Fort Peck Indians were given 172 of the 200 elk they ordered.
Dick said he was informed by officials at the reservation that the Livingston incident wilt be brought to attention of the Tribal Council." In a release from the tribal board, the following additional materials were given regarding] the Incident.
Two trucks carrying the elk meat to the Fort Peck people were traveling together. One of the trucks had a mechanical breakdown during the night, and a stop was made at Livingston to permit repair.
Birdsbill. It. an Indian helper and not a driver, was arrested by Livingston police on an intoxiea.
The Poplar Boy Scouts' Annual: Christmas tree sale will begin Sat-urday. Nov. 9. at the Fire Hall.
across the street from the Ameri- Hll�-llu� ��,,,_= i - ,..1 ^ can Legion Club. They will be in ,,on charge. The newspaper as-business from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.- counts say nothing about action
m. The Grizzly Patrol of Scout. Troop No 177 will be conducting, the sale..
The trees range in size from 2'� feet to 10 feet tall. The prices aie from $150 to $5.00. Pine cone sprays and evergreen wreaths will |
also be on sale. All proceeds go i reservation in good condition and to the promotion of the Poplar was distributed to the needy to-Boy Scout troop. dians of the reservation and was Arthur Ray. troop scribe appreciated. _t
say nothing about actio*) against the tavern which this It-year-old Indian miner Intoxicants. The State Game Department apparently was more concerned about the dead elk than the Indian boy. The meat was delivered to the
DEMOS MAKE PLANS F0R| 62 AT WOLF POINT MEETING
Plans for the 1962 campaign were discussed by nearly 100 Democrats from Daniels. Sheridan. Valley. McCone and Roosevelt counties, gathered in the Wolf Point Elks lodge Saturday.
Wolf Point's mayor, R. E. Coffey opened the meeting by welcoming the group to th* area and stressed need for active Interest in operation of our government First part of th* afternoon-long program was by Jo* Wold, Laur-�I, on need of thorough, pre-cinct-bassd, organization. After a coffee break the group heard Dick Nixon, state Senate majority leader. Senator Ed Carney, and representatives Francis Bardaoouve and Ted Schwinden
Each speaker touched on various issues that have developed � in the past year. Nixon stressed the need for party unity�a unity based on common Democratic goals and not on rigid party disciplin*. He cited
as an example of th* latter a
Republican legislator in th* last session who patted his vote until he could g*t orden from his party leader.
Senator Carney, who worked on the University budget, analyzed the present and future problems of higher education in Montana. He cited past accomplishments of our University and the long range ben-, efits to all the people. Carney spelled out in detail cuts in ap-
propriations, particularly the nearly 50 per cent reduction in funds available for research and extension work in agriculture. -"This hardly seems to be a healthy business climate for our state's top business." he concluded.
Bardanouvc. Blaine county legislative veteran, described in detail personal observations of conditions in Montana's custodial institutions. Using Warm Springs, the state mental institution, as an example, he told of overcrowding in wards to the extent that beds were placed end to end with narrow aisle* between.
Bardanouv* explained despite present deplorable condition� Re-(Contlaued orn Page J)

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ISTORIOAVeoei ET Y OF MOM TANA HELENA
WORKMEN PREPARE ELK FOR NEEDY-
Workmen above busily prepare Park Service at Yellowstone for
meat from some of the 172 elk I distribution to the tribe's needy,
obtained this week by the Fort ! The picture was taken Satur-
Peck tribes from the National I day, Dec 2. at the tribe's Poplar
operation In a warehouse of the Fort Peek Agency. Other workmen were also busy at a Wolf Point station.
Development Group to Meet With State Board
Reservation redevelopment area ditional information committee representatives begin phases of the program, working for approval on state and The program has been whole-federal levels next week in a meet- heartcdly endorsed by nearly all ing with Tom Collins, chairman groups in Roosevelt and Valley ol the state planning board. Tues- counties. ;" "�'' all
certain ment committees in Wolf Point. ' Poplar. Culbertson. Bainville and Frold will accompany the group to Helena.
Water Right Importance Is Stressed
Dean Olson, past president of the Montana Reclamation Association, reporting on a recent Cattlemen's Association meeting, said speakers stressed the need for the early filing of water rights.
Principal speaker at the fifth annual Association state convention in Miles City. Judge W. E Lcssley of Bozeman. said it ww important underground water rights be filed before Jan. 1 in order that they arc not taken by I users farther down stream. Less-ley told the group water rights are I a property right. "Much more valuable than you may imagine." I Lessley reminded the cattlemen a new state law governing water rights goes into effect Jan 1. 1962.
He said they should remember three points:
1. Any rights to subsurface wat-j er appropriated before Jan. 1 take priority over all prior or subsequent water rights.
2. Application to use underground water filed before Jan. 1 a recognized as a right.
3. Application for underground rights filed after Jan. 1 will be recognized on a "first in time is first in right" basis.
He said that if a water right Is properly recorded and questioned later, the burden of proof fall* or. the other party.
Jack Toole. Shelby was moderator of a panel which discussed the topic following Lesley's talk. Members included Lcssley; Assistant Alty. Gen. Louis Forsell; Henry Sawtell. Miles City: Axel Person new president of the Montana Reclamation Association: and Gordon McGowan.
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PRODUCTION TESTS GOOD ON COOP, STELBAR LISTUG-OLSON NO. 1�
Wildcat Should Produce
Cooperative Refinery Association and Stelbar Oil Corporation's Lis-tug-Olson discovery well looked like a winner this week as 188 barrels of clean oil flowed through varying chokes in 11 hours, indicating a possible potential of about 400 barrels per day.
The well, three and one half miles northwest of the Tule Creek field, was drilled by Calvert Exploration Co. and D. G. Hamilton Cooperative Refinery Assn. and seems to have opened a new field in the Tule Creek area.
Last week workmen swabbed 60 barrels of new oil on initial tests in attempts to bring the well in naturally. Not successful in this they treated with 250 gallons of acid. Load oil was then flowed back in and production tests began.
The well .was shut in at 6 a.m. Thursday and Calvert began moving the rig. Tank batteries are being built and further tests will be taken when completed. Flow pressure was last reported at 2.990 PSI.
The discovery seems to have caused a flurry of new activity as seven wildcats were staked in surrounding areas.
In Sheridan county D. G. Hamilton started an 8.350 foot Madison test on the Nelson lease, about two miles south of Medicine Lake. In northern McCone county Mon-crief Oil Co. started on a location seven miles west of one drilled earlier by Sunray-Midcontinent Oil Co
erv Co. is beginning a Devonian test on the No. 1 Ault. 17 miles southeast of the Tule Creek field. Phillips has a location. No. I War Club, fin NW NE 5-29N-49K.
A signal location. No. 1 Cloud, is drilling at MM feet seven and one-half miles southeast of the E. Bredette field. Humble also spudded their No. 1 Deeds Federal three miles southeast of the Tule Creek field and are drilling at 5.3O0 feet. Phillips Zimmerman B No. 1 has)
... Roosevelt county five are be-! been located SE NW 21-30N-48E. ing started. Humble Oil and Rcfin-1
day in Hel
The group wil! seek planning board approval of the overall area redevelopment program before the plan is submitted to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs and Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Bob Penner of Wolf Point, representing the Roosevelt County Agricultural and Industrial Development committee, said he felt planning board approval would be obtained, though some minor changes might be suggested and discussed at the Helena meeting. The outline was previously submitted to Department of Commerce officials and received favorable comments. In analyzing the outline, officials said it was
ed �
ry thorough job and ily a small amount of ad-
, nciKseveu am. v.u.o Attending the meeting will be
The program will take \ Penner, Carsten Beck of Culbert-
,...... _I Roosevelt county and son, representatives of the Roos-
parts of Valley county lying with- sevelt county extension service,
in reservation boundaries. Farm Dale Baldwin of Poplar, Fort
ranch, city and tribal groups have Peck Agency superintendent, and
already voiced approval. Letters of William Youpee of Poplar, tribal
support from industrial develop- chairman.__
Guild Asks Help To Give Christmas Cheer to Hospital
JOHN FISHER SPEAKER FOR PLANNING MEET
SEWAGE LAGOON SITE OPPOSED BY LOCAL GROUP
Objections were raised this week to the selected site for a proposed sewage lagoon for the city of Pop-
A petition circulated by D. E. Park. A. A. Werner and W. L Voorhees protested the proposed site on the grounds that it is. � too close to town, too close to property owners, and too close to the city's wells and hotels." Thet_..., petition, addressed to the Fort: s,si
Tile Poplar Community Hospital i and separate from Guild met Tuesday evening. Dec.�5:| finances and the main topic of discussion was how to make the hospital cheerful at Christmas, according to Mrs. O. R. Hagen. publicity chairman for the group.
The guild voted to trim Christmas trees in the nursing home section and in the lobby of the hospital. Mrs. Hcgen announced that the group is issuing a call for ornaments to be delivered on or before Dec. II.
Postmistress Olive Mitchell stated that a box will be provided in the Post Office for the convenience of those who wish to contribute ornaments for this worthy cause. They are also requesting wreaths and trinkets for individual rooms.
Guild members will begin decorating the trees Monday. Dec. 11. tnd have issued an invitation to anyone who is interested to as-
Peck Agency, the Tribal Council and the city of Poplar, was presented to the city council at a recent meeting. ,
Backers of the petition state thct t was signed by 200 Poplar tax payers. Mayor Sig Thompson stated that a large percentage of the signers were ineligible.
Werner released the following statement for publication this week: "To the tax payers of the city of Poplar: Last week I took my dragline down to the old sewer drain ditch and dug out around
00 yards of dirt for a ditch to a lower level, which lowered the present drainage around four feet, and I failed to find any gravel in any of my digging. I And there is at least 40 acres that will make an ideal lagoon with natural flow that will require no pumping plant".
DATES, PLACES FOR COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION SET
Distribution dates and places for surplus commodities for December were announced this week by the commodity clerk.
In making the announcement the clerk said those receiving commodities must present a qualified card. Expired cards must be renewed.
Schedule for distribution is is follows:
Fnizci�Wednesday. Dec. IS. 10; a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wolf Point�Thursday. Dec. 14. � a.m. to 4 p.m.
Poplar�Friday. Dec. 15. 10 am. to 4 p m.
Brockton�Monday. Dec. 18. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..
Culbertson�Tuesday. Dec. It 10 am. to 4 p.m.
Patrons are asked to bring containers for commodities.
Tallest player with the St. Louis Cardinals" eleven is �-foot-4 Ernie McMillan, a freshman tackle
from Illinois.
Hospital Superintendent Allan Anderson stated that ten patients are comfortably established in the nursing home wing of the hospital and that visitors are especially welcome there. Anderson also expressed appreciation to the guild for serving coffee to visitors who recently made a tour of the various facilities of the county.
Mrs.- Betty Moilanen. the superintendent of nurses, expressed appreciation to the guild for the newly installed shower curtains.
The Guild in its recent meeting discussed the desirability of Jetting up a Memorial fund. It was voted that if citizens of the community wish to establish such a fund, it will be maintained as
The annual meeting of the Roosevelt Planning and Improvement will be held in Poplar at the Fort Peck Tribal Building on Thursday. December 14 beginning at 10 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be served beginning at 9:30. This ...eeting is open to the public and all interested persons are urged to attend.
The theme of the meeting is Community growth and development. John Fisher, head of the Agricultural economics Dept. at Montana 8tat* College will be guest speaker at the meeting and will talk on "Possibilities of Economic Growth and Development."
Minutes of the last general meeting will be read, followed by a review of accomplishments of the council for the year. Brief committee reports will be given by the chairmen of the. Agricultural and Development, Education and Youth. Montana Crafted Products. Farm Policy and Farm Information committees. - ~ � �
Bob Penner of Wolf Point will lead a panel discussion oh : the Overall Economic Development Plan for Fort Peck Reservation-and Roosevelt County. Following, the panel there will be a general idis-The city of Poplar this week cussion seeking suggestions I on employed A. A. Wemer to dredge, where do we ^go from here with
the hospital
Plans were made to provide for Christmas tray favors, and the ever existing need for toys, games and books was mentioned
The hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Ethel Marquardt and Mrs. Gerald Stevens.
DITCH CLEARED FOR DISPOSAL OF CITY SEWAGE
Cmmittees Hear Reports On GF Meet
Farmer, rancher and businessman members of the three Roosevelt county reclassification districts, together with interested citizens, met in the court house in Wolf Point to hear reports on the state reclassification meeting in Great Falls Nov. 29 and 30.
Representatives of the 13-mem-ber committee! were presented final figures, adopted at the Great Falls meeting, for non-irrigated farm lands and heard tentative figures for grazing lands.
Commissioner Norman Hauge of Wolf Point reported on the Great Falls meeting. Hauge is a member-of the executive committee of the Montana County Commissioners Association, which attended the meet. Also at Great Falls were 12 district chairmen from the Commissioners Assn.. 3 representatives from the Assessors Assn. and a member of the State Board of Equalization.
Figures for non-irrigated farm lands were divided into IS groups according to an assessed valuation based on average bushel production per acre. They are as follows Grd. 1A3 1A2 1A1
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"Voice of The Oil Citif*
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Poplar, Roosevelt County, Montana, Friday. December �� 1*61
Bushel�
30
Assessed Value 50.50 44.00
38.00 26
1A 32�0 24
1B 27�0 22-2�
2A 23-25 � 20-21
Ml 19.00 ' 11-19
2C 16.00 16-17
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4A 7.48 10-11
4B 5.41 8-9
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Top Roosevelt county assessments would fall in the 2B category, Hauge said, with most being lower. Figures for grazing, hay and irrigated lands will be finalized at a state reclassification meeting in Helena near the first of the year, he added.
out the drainage ditch for the sewer system, it was reported by Flom Martin, superintendent of the water and sewer department.
Approximatley 300 feet of ditch were cleared at the mouth of the ditch to lower the wafer level so that sewage would exit into the river.
The city was reported to have paid $15.00 per hour for the fourteen hours required to complete the project.
The area cleared is at the alternate location of the proposed sewage lagoon.
Japanese scientists plan to launch a rocket with a monkey in its nose cone for a space probe funa. it win De ma.nu.meu �. u. early next spring, the Science and, department of the Hospital Guild Technology Agency said Thursday, i
development of our resources.
THE WEATHER FOR THE WEEK
The weather in the Poplar area remained dry and mostly fair for the past week with temperatures about ideal for this season of the year.. Here is the report as given by the Poplar weather station. Date High Low
Nov. 30 ________........................ 41
Dec. 1 .................................._. 54
Dec. 2 ...................................... 20
Dec. 3......................................41
Dec. 4 ..................................38
Dec. 5 ............................._______ 8�
Dec. 6........................ 34
Hunter Elected Association VP-
extension agent, second from left, was elected vice president of the Montana Association of County Agente at the association's annual meeting held last week at ���-
nual division of agriculture conference.
Shown with Hunter are other new officers of the association. They are, left to right: Eugene
Roush of Havre, second vice president; and Thaddaus Wojcls-cowskl of Butte, secretary.
POPLAR MAN, I. W. BUCHAHAN RITES CONDUCTED
Isaac W. Buchanan. 77. Poplar, retired farmer, died at Decatur. 111., where he had been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Frank Binkley, the past six weeks.
Mr. Buchanan was born in Brownstown. 111.. April 3. 1884. He spent his early years in Browns-town and was a member of the Liberty Christian church there. He married Nellie Inez Arnold. Oct. 7. 1908 in Stanley. N.D. They home-steaded in the Mineral Bench community in 1917 and retired in 1948. after which the couple moved to Poplar. The Buchanan's celebrated their ,50th wedding anniversary in 1958.
Survivors include his widow; daughter. Mrs. Mary Binkley of Decatur, III.: sons, Virgil of Glen-dive: Harry of Frazer and David of Choteau; six grandchildren: brother. Arthur of Brownstown. two sisters, Mrs. Lydia McConkey. Peoria, ni.. and Mrs. Iva Golds-boro, Aurora. Ill
Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon in the First Presbyterian church at Poplar, with the Rev. Russell E. Lewis officiating. Burial was in Poplar city cemetery. Clayton Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
SANTA CLAUS WILL VISIT IN POPLAR AREA
Santa Claus will visit the boys and girls of the Poplar and Brockton areas Saturday. Dec. 23. according to Lou Street. Chairman of the Poplar Legion Club, which will sponsor the event
It was reported that Santa will fly over the city (it was not stated whether by airplane or by the traditional reindeer and sleigh) and land at the Poplar Airport. He will then be taken to the Legion Club 'where he will distribute a big bag of treats to all the children of the area.
Santa is expected at the Legion Club at about 1:30 p.m., and announced that he will see all his little friends there.
Girl Scouts Will Hold Bake Sale
The Girl Scout troop No. 6. under the leadership of Mrs. L W Sage and Mrs. D. L. Hippe. will conduct a bake sale Saturday. Dec. 9, it was announced this week.
The. cake offered recently by the troop was won by K. G. Wiest.
These projects are being carried out by the girls to raise money for them to go to the Girl's Scout Camp this summer. The leaders stated that the support of the pub lie is greatly appreciated.
CREDIT OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR TWO WEEKS
The Fort Peck Tribal Credit Office will be closed from Dec. 12. 1981 to January 2. 1962. it was ai-nounced this week by Credit Officer Sam Burns. The Tribes' "Declaration of Policy and Plan of Operation' states. "No loans will be approved during December IS. through December 31. except in cases of emercency." Burns con-�inues.
Credit Personnel will be busy, balancing accounts and preparing the end of the year Credit Report.
Payments may be made on loans during this period by paying the Bonded Collector in the IIM Office.
George LaVerdure, credit officer for the Billings area office is in Poplar this week to advise with the local staff regarding the credit program.
The Credit Office will resume normal operations on January 2. 1962.
Monday and Wednesday afternoons have been designated as Office Days.
Persons desiring appointments on other days should call Porter 8-3441 or write Fort Peck Agency. Attention: Branch of Credit; Poplar. Montana.
Tribes Differ With Reporting Of Elk Incident
Chairman William Youpee of the | meat to the Fort Peck Indian res* Fort Peck tribal executive board | ervation. stated today he was shocked and surprised to learn from newspaper
accounts that the Federal Park Service had halted the release of Yellowstone National Park elk
The decision of the park service, Mr. Youpee stated, was made without discussing the matter with the) Fort Peck executive board or any of it's officers and without check* ing the facts.
Concern was Indicated over what the beard seemed to feel were Incomplete reports en the Incident leading up to steppage of the meat to the tribes. AO-counts stated:
"Jailing of a truck driver Friday led to a halt in releasing Yel-lowstone National Park elk meet to the Fort Peck Indian reservation.
Chief Ranger Oscar Dick said no more elk killed under the park's herd reduction program will go to the Fort Peck reservation, at least until next year.
Frank Birdsbill. 19. was arrested] by Livingston police on an intoxication charge and was jailed at 3:30 a.m. Friday. He was released at 10:10 ajn.
A truck loaded with elk .meat, which Birdsbill had picked up at the park Thursday, was parked In , Livingston from 6:30 p.m. Thurs-i day until after his release Friday. I Dick said the elk in BirdsotUs 'from four to
Damages to Mail Boxes Investigated
Malicious damage to mail boxes and other government property has resulted in investigation by the U.S. Postal Service. Wolf Point Postmaster Ernest Shamley reported this week.
Juveniles are believed responsible for most damage done so far and Shamley warned parents they must impress upon youngsters the seriousness of such action. A postal inspector visited the area during the week to check . lruck were MBed damages and prepare investigation. ,ive days ago �� " r ' .........1 Purpose of stopping further re-
SIGNAL STARTS WILDCAT WELL AT CHELSEA
A drilling rig operated by Signal Drilling and Exploration. Inc.. of Casper. Wyoming, was set up and spudded in this week on the Ault No. 1 location a half mile west of Chelsea. C. O. Rollins is the tool pusher for the project.
The well, a wildcat off the Tule Creek field, is being drilled for the Humble Oil and Refining Co.. and is to be drilled to the Dupe row formation at about 8000 feet.
The crew stared rigging up Tuesday and spudded in Wednesday night.
The rig was moved to the new location from the Thomas Cloud No. 1. a wildcat twenty-five miles north of Poplar which was plugged as a dry hole.
_. S. codes provide for punishment of those damaging government property with fines of up to $10.-noo and imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both.
If damage exceeds $100 maximum punishment may be imposed. If less than $100 a fine of not over $1,000 or imprisonment of up to one year may be imposed, or both. '
CHRISTMASTREE SALE BY SCOUTS STARTS SAT.
lease of park elk to the _, tion is "to investigate further the action . . . and to insure that i these elk will be transported and i utilized in the best possible way." 1 He said Fort Peck Indians were given 172 of the 200 elk they ordered.
Dick said he was informed by officials at the reservation that the Livingston incident wilt be brought to attention of the Tribal Council." In a release from the tribal board, the following additional materials were given regarding] the Incident.
Two trucks carrying the elk meat to the Fort Peck people were traveling together. One of the trucks had a mechanical breakdown during the night, and a stop was made at Livingston to permit repair.
Birdsbill. It. an Indian helper and not a driver, was arrested by Livingston police on an intoxiea.
The Poplar Boy Scouts' Annual: Christmas tree sale will begin Sat-urday. Nov. 9. at the Fire Hall.
across the street from the Ameri- Hll�-llu� ��,,,_= i - ,..1 ^ can Legion Club. They will be in ,,on charge. The newspaper as-business from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.- counts say nothing about action
m. The Grizzly Patrol of Scout. Troop No 177 will be conducting, the sale..
The trees range in size from 2'� feet to 10 feet tall. The prices aie from $150 to $5.00. Pine cone sprays and evergreen wreaths will |
also be on sale. All proceeds go i reservation in good condition and to the promotion of the Poplar was distributed to the needy to-Boy Scout troop. dians of the reservation and was Arthur Ray. troop scribe appreciated. _t
say nothing about actio*) against the tavern which this It-year-old Indian miner Intoxicants. The State Game Department apparently was more concerned about the dead elk than the Indian boy. The meat was delivered to the
DEMOS MAKE PLANS F0R| 62 AT WOLF POINT MEETING
Plans for the 1962 campaign were discussed by nearly 100 Democrats from Daniels. Sheridan. Valley. McCone and Roosevelt counties, gathered in the Wolf Point Elks lodge Saturday.
Wolf Point's mayor, R. E. Coffey opened the meeting by welcoming the group to th* area and stressed need for active Interest in operation of our government First part of th* afternoon-long program was by Jo* Wold, Laur-�I, on need of thorough, pre-cinct-bassd, organization. After a coffee break the group heard Dick Nixon, state Senate majority leader. Senator Ed Carney, and representatives Francis Bardaoouve and Ted Schwinden
Each speaker touched on various issues that have developed � in the past year. Nixon stressed the need for party unity�a unity based on common Democratic goals and not on rigid party disciplin*. He cited
as an example of th* latter a
Republican legislator in th* last session who patted his vote until he could g*t orden from his party leader.
Senator Carney, who worked on the University budget, analyzed the present and future problems of higher education in Montana. He cited past accomplishments of our University and the long range ben-, efits to all the people. Carney spelled out in detail cuts in ap-
propriations, particularly the nearly 50 per cent reduction in funds available for research and extension work in agriculture. -"This hardly seems to be a healthy business climate for our state's top business." he concluded.
Bardanouvc. Blaine county legislative veteran, described in detail personal observations of conditions in Montana's custodial institutions. Using Warm Springs, the state mental institution, as an example, he told of overcrowding in wards to the extent that beds were placed end to end with narrow aisle* between.
Bardanouv* explained despite present deplorable condition� Re-(Contlaued orn Page J)